SHOT 2025: S&W Model 36 No Lock Classic Hands-On

Smith & Wesson recently announced a small line of “No Lock Classics,” which we covered HERE. The snubby J-frame Model 36 caught my eye at SHOT and I had to check it out in the S&W booth.

I love the tiny grip and shorty barrel. Perfect boot gun or BUG vibes from this little 38 Special 5-shooter.

This no lock Model 36 has deep bluing and very nice wood. It absolutely looks like a classic that could have been passed down by my grandfather. It was tight and smooth, with a glassy double action trigger and a light single action pull that was good but a little squishier than perfect.

With an MSRP of $849 it ain’t cheap to get a real deal classic Smith, but she sure is a looker. More info on the No Lock Classics can be found on the S&W website HERE.

 

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